MICHIGAN Public NewsRoom Archive

Oakland County Wants to Be Medical Destination (2008-09-24)
Oakland County is hoping to become a destination for health care on the scale of the well-known Mayo and Cleveland clinics.

Mediator Starts Work in Grand Rapids Schools (2008-09-24)
Grand Rapids teachers have been working without a contract for more than a year.

U of M Study: Cardiac Arrest & The Trip to the ER (2008-09-23)
A new University of Michigan study finds more lives could be saved if paramedics transported fewer heart attack patients to the hospital.

Schools Get Ready For Count Day (2008-09-23)
Schools pull out all the stops to get students into school, and guarantee state funds.

Count Day Carries Major Consequences for Detroit (2008-09-23)
This year's count day could have dramatic consequences for Detroit Public Schools.

FBI Investigating Financial Crisis (2008-09-23)
The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse helped trigger a 700 billion-dollar bailout plan by the Bush administration.

Chrysler Tries To Charge Up Interest In Future Vehicles (2008-09-23)
Carmaker unveils three new electric vehicles as the industry makes its pitch for $25 billion in federal loans.

Bush to UN: Stand Firm Against Terrorism (2008-09-23)
Although he once expressed disdain for the U.N., Bush now says multinational organizations are "needed more urgently than ever" to combat terrorists and extremists

Singer Clay Aiken Says He's.... (2008-09-23)
Yes, he is. After years of speculation, Clay Aiken is acknowledging he's gay.

Questions Rise About Bailout Plan (2008-09-23)
The discussion in Washington regarding a 700-billion-dollar financial rescue plan continues to be a key issue for investors.

'Bullying Powers' (2008-09-23)
Iran's president, speaking at the United Nations, says the "American empire" is reaching the end of its road.

Pakistan Fires on US Helicopters (2008-09-22)
Two U.S. helicopters reportedly crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan late last night -- and Pakistani troops and tribesmen opened fire on them.

GRPS Offers New Contract Terms For Teacher's Union (2008-09-22)
District officials and the union have been unable to reach an agreement since January 2007.

MSU's Ringer Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (2008-09-22)
Michigan State running back Javon Ringer has been named Big Ten offensive player of the week for the third straight week.

Congress About to Approve Great Lakes Compact (2008-09-22)
Southwest Michigan Congressman Fred Upton says the legislation will prevent the diversion of the region's valuable fresh water resource.

Mad Men, 30 Rock Top Emmys (2008-09-22)
"Mad Men" is the first basic-cable show to win the best-drama award. The retro '60s drama centers on an ad agency.

North Korea Wants to Restart Nuclear Reactor (2008-09-22)
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says North Korea has asked his agency to remove its seals from the Yongbyon nuclear reactor.

Iran Accused of Hiding Nuclear Program (2008-09-22)
IAEA director Mohamed ELBaradei has told the agency's board that he is seriously concerned about Iran's continued stonewalling of his investigators.

Dems Want Help for Homeowners in Big Bailout Plan (2008-09-22)
Senate Democrats are proposing to add government help for homeowners and limits on executive compensation to the government's $700 billion financial bailout of Wall Street.

Gas Prices Drop...For Now (2008-09-22)
Gasoline prices have receded from near record highs earlier this month, but another spike in pump prices may be coming soon.

Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Lead Nominees to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2008-09-22)
"Queen of Rockabilly" Wanda Jackson, R&B star Bobby Womack, Disco-era groove band Chic, doo-woppers Little Anthony and the Imperials, punk rockers the Stooges and the socially conscious band War are also on the list of candidates.

Detroit Drops Charges Against Raided Art Museum Patrons (2008-09-22)
Detroit will drop charges against people who attended a late-night party last May at CAID.

McCain To Visit Freeland Dow Corning Plant (2008-09-22)
John McCain is back in the swing state of Michigan on Tuesday.

Dow CEO: US Needs Industrial Policy (2008-09-22)
The head of Midland-based Dow Chemical says the U.S. needs a new industrial policy if it's going to remain globally competitive.

Construction Begins at Jean Klock Park (2008-09-22)
Three people were arrested in Benton Harbor this morning as they tried to stop developers from tearing trees out of Jean Klock Park.

Auto Leaders Look To Washington (2008-09-22)
U.S. House could decide this week whether to fund $25 billion in loans for the industry.

New Poll Shows Racial Divide (2008-09-22)
In an election year marked by Barack Obama's historic candidacy, a new poll suggests a wide gap remains between white and black Americans.

A Record Campaign Spending Spree (2008-09-21)
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain together spent $94 million in August, a record spree mostly aimed at about a dozen states that will probably decide their historic presidential contest.

$700 Billion Bailout (2008-09-21)
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the nation's credit markets are very fragile and still frozen. And he says Congress must move quickly to pass a 700-billion-dollar rescue package for financial firms.

US, South Korea May Cut Off Aid to North Korea (2008-09-21)
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports the United States and South Korea plan to cut off energy aid to North Korea if it speeds up its efforts to restore its partially disabled nuclear reactor.

Drummer Travis Barker Expected to Recover (2008-09-21)
The medical director of the burn hospital where former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM are being treated says both men are expected to make full recoveries.

State Retirement Funds Expect Wall Street Rebound (2008-09-21)
Last week's roller coaster ride in the financial world did cost the state retirement funds millions of dollars.

Lions Woes Continue (2008-09-21)
Mike Martz's new offense methodically chewed up his former team's defense in San Francisco's 31-13 victory over the Lions today.

Restoring Faith in Vaccines (2008-09-21)
A new coalition of 22 major medical groups says public confidence in vaccine safety needs to be restored to avoid risks for deadly disease outbreaks.

Midwest May Decide Presidency (2008-09-21)
A new poll of voters in the eight states home to Big Ten universities shows Barack Obama and John McCain in an extraordinarily tight race for the presidency.

Bridging Two Realms (2008-09-21)
The stories of several of people who are hearing, but grew up in the Deaf community. And who culturally live with one foot in each world.

Truck Bomb Kills 40 in Pakistan (2008-09-20)
Police say at least 40 people have died in a massive explosion that destroyed the luxury Marriott Hotel in Pakistan's capital.

Financial System Bailout - Good For Michigan? (2008-09-20)
A University of Michigan expert on banking believes this week's federal intervention in the nation's financial sector may help the state's economy.

MSU Defeats Notre Dame (2008-09-20)
Michigan State gave Javon Ringer the ball all afternoon, and Notre Dame couldn't do much about it.

Mbeki Ousted (2008-09-20)
South Africa's president has agreed to resign after the country's ruling party called on him to step down.

Cockrel: 'Time to Move Forward' (2008-09-19)
Ken Cockrel Jr. was sworn into office this morning. Cockrel was the president of the Detroit City Council, but was elevated to interim mayor by the resignation of Kwame Kilpatrick.

Former Kilpatrick Aide To Face Trial in 2009 (2008-09-19)
Christine Beatty is charged with perjury and obstruction of justice. She refused to accept a plea deal with prosecutors this week that would have given her 60 days in jail.

Feds Act to Solve the Credit Crisis (2008-09-19)
The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve have come up with separate actions designed to shore up the nation's 2 trillion dollars of assets in money market funds.

Final Note for Steinway (2008-09-19)
Henry Z. Steinway, the great-grandson of the founder of the legendary piano-making company his family started in 1853, is dead. He was 93.

Americans and the Ryder Cup (2008-09-19)
Today marks the start of the 37th Ryder Cup, the semi-annual golf tournament played between the Americans and the Europeans. The Americans have not done well in the contest lately.

French 'Picnic Tax' Scrapped (2008-09-19)
France's government has backed away from instituting a tax on common household products - from plastic forks to disposable diapers - that aren't environmentally friendly.

West Nile Virus - on the Decline in Michigan? (2008-09-19)
In all, five people in Michigan have been diagnosed with the potentially deadly, mosquito borne illness this year. That's far less than in previous years.

South Africa's Mbeki Hangs On (2008-09-19)
South Africa's ruling African National Congress has failed to reach a decision on the fate of embattled President Thabo Mbeki.

Obama Better 'Teacher', 'Football Buddy' (2008-09-19)
Fifty-five percent of the people surveyed by the Associated Press and Yahoo News said they'd pick Obama to be their child's teacher. People were also asked which one they'd rather watch a football game with. Obama won that poll too

Beatty To Face Trial in January (2008-09-19)
Former chief of staff for ousted mayor is accused of lying under oath.

Dave Bing Running For Detroit Mayor (2008-09-19)
Businessman and ex-Detroit Pistons star Dave Bing says he's running for Detroit mayor.

British Regulators Halt Some Short-Selling (2008-09-18)
Britain's Financial Services Authority says it is temporarily banning short-selling of shares in publicly-traded financial companies.

McCain, Obama Spar Over SEC Chairman (2008-09-18)
If he were president, John McCain says one thing he'd do in response to the turmoil in the financial markets is fire the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Obama Regains Lead in National Poll (2008-09-18)
The poll of registered voters found 48 percent of those surveyed favoring Obama, while 44 percent preferred John McCain.

Energy Revolution Coming, Author Says In Ypsilanti (2008-09-18)
Thomas Friedman spoke to a crowd of thousands about his new book, which is about the looming energy revolution, and whether America will lead it, or not take part.

State Superintendent Confident Detroit Schools Can Get Back on Track (2008-09-18)
The state has declared a "serious financial problem" in the Detroit Public Schools.

Yemen Embassy Bombing Death Toll Rises (2008-09-18)
Security officials in Yemen say one of the seven civilians wounded in yesterday's assault on the U.S. Embassy has died. That brings the death toll from yesterday's attack to 17, including six of the attackers.

State Sued Over Purging Voter Rolls (2008-09-18)
The lawsuit could affect how many people can vote in this November's presidential election.

Mozart Discovery (2008-09-18)
A researcher says a previously unknown piece of music by Mozart has been found in a French library.

House Passes Oil Speculation BIll (2008-09-18)
President Bush is expected to veto the bill.

President Tries to Reassure Nation on Financial Crisis (2008-09-18)
In brief remarks outside the Oval Office, Bush said he'd canceled his travel plans for the day to focus on the crisis.

DTE Applies For New Nuclear Reactor (2008-09-18)
DTE Chairman and CEO Anthony Earley Jr. says the project will take at least four years to be approved by the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Wall Street Rebound (2008-09-18)
Stocks have shot higher, putting the Dow industrials more than 400 points ahead for the day as the closing bell neared.

Legislature OKs Energy Plan (2008-09-18)
The two bills represent a sweeping re-write of Michigan's energy policy that could affect the state's economy, its environment, and its landscape.

Iranian Hackers Shutdown Clerics' Websites (2008-09-18)
Iran's state TV says the hackers were Sunni Muslims based outside Shiite Iran, suggesting a sectarian motive, though it did not say how it knew that.

Airstrike Kills 6 in Pakistan (2008-09-17)
Pakistani officials say at least six people are dead following an airstrike against a militant compound near the country's border with Afghanistan.

Detroit Metro Opens New Terminal (2008-09-17)
The North terminal replaces the nearly half-century old Smith terminal.

Stock Prices Slide Again (2008-09-17)
Stocks continue to see big declines in the aftermath of the AIG bailout. Investors are sending many financial stocks down further with the Dow down more than 300 points.

Livni Wins Party Leadership Vote, Will Lead Israeli Govt (2008-09-17)
TV exit polls say Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has won a clear victory in the party primary election to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

Michigan's Unemployment Rate Worsens (2008-09-17)
Michigan's unemployment rate increased to 8.9 percent in August. That's four-tenths of a percentage point higher than in July.

State to Review Detroit Schools Finances (2008-09-17)
The state will be taking a microscope to the books of Michigan's largest school district. It's a move that could ultimately lead to a financial takeover of Detroit Public Schools.

McCain Promises to Help Michigan Workers (2008-09-17)
Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain promises to help workers, and not just Wall Street.

West Michigan Business Leaders To Talk Business This Week (2008-09-17)
The two day conference will focus on improving west Michigan's economic future.

Complaints Rise With Gas Prices (2008-09-17)
The Michigan attorney general's office is sending letters to 16 gas stations across the state inquiring about their fuel prices and costs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Death in Yemen (2008-09-17)
Six attackers and ten of their victims are dead after an attack on the U.S. embassy in Yemen. No Americans were hurt

Controversial Autism Study Halted (2008-09-17)
A government agency has dropped plans to test a controversial treatment for autism that critics had called an unethical experiment on children.

White House Defends AIG Takeover (2008-09-17)
Spokeswoman Dana Perino says the current situation is "not clear-cut" because of the many positive and negative economic indicators that sometimes come on the same day.

Ken Cockrel Takes Oath of Office Early (2008-09-17)
Detroit's next mayor has taken the oath of office, but it won't become effective until 12:01 a.m. Friday.

Incoming Detroit Mayor Names Deputy (2008-09-17)
Incoming Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel today announced he's tapped former U.S. Attorney Saul Green to be his deputy mayor.

McCain/Palin in Grand Rapids Today (2008-09-17)
Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin campaign in Grand Rapids today.

Democrats Urge Obama 'Get Tougher' (2008-09-17)
Worried Democrats want Barack Obama to get tougher, show more passion. Why is he so calm, supporters ask, so close to an election that looks so tight.

McCain Woos Michigan's Republican Faithful (2008-09-17)
It was part of a campaign swing through the state focused on Michigan's economy.

Ike's Toll Rises to 51 (2008-09-17)
Search teams have pulled out of Galveston after having scoured the entire island for survivors.

Obama Announces Great Lakes Restoration Plan (2008-09-16)
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama wants to create a five-billion dollar trust fund to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

Democrats File Complaint Over Alleged GOP Foreclosure Vote Plan (2008-09-16)
Republican Party leaders deny a published report that they planned to use foreclosure information to discourage Democratic voters in Macomb County.

Detroit City Council Sets Special Mayoral Elections (2008-09-16)
The Detroit City Council today set special elections to decide who serves out the rest of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's term in office. A special primary will be held February 24 - with a run-off election May 5.

GM Looks To The Future On Its 100th Birthday (2008-09-16)
GM's centennial celebrations include the unveiling of the Chevrolet Volt. But plenty of problems remain at the company.

A Memorial Fifty-eight Years Late (2008-09-16)
Northwest Airlines Flight 2501 crashed in Lake Michigan fifty-eight years ago. At long last the victims have been found.

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged (2008-09-16)
The Federal Reserve says strains in financial markets have "increased significantly" but it kept a key interest rate unchanged.

Georgia Wants Faster NATO Intergration (2008-09-15)
Georgia's president says he hopes a visit from NATO's chief will accelerate his nation's drive to join the Western alliance.

Financial Giants Fall (2008-09-15)
Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch Sold

Violent Crime Drops Nationally (2008-09-15)
The Justice Department credits a crackdown on gangs, drug dealers and gun crimes as a reason for a drop in violent crime last year.

Deal in Zimbabwe (2008-09-15)
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has given up nearly 30 years of one-man rule by signing a power-sharing agreement with his political rival, Morgan Tsvangirai.

Biden Slams McCain in Suburban Detroit (2008-09-15)
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden told Michigan supporters today that electing Republican John McCain would result in four more years of Bush economic policies.

Former Kilpatrick Aide Rejects Deal, Heads to Trial (2008-09-15)
A former aide to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will go to trial, and try to beat seven felony counts related to the text message scandal that cost Christine Beatty's former boss his job.

Catholic Church Closing, Merging Mid-Michigan Churches (2008-09-15)
Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea outlined a plan today to close a half dozen churches and consolidate or merge operations at dozens of others.

Lehman Fallout Could Have Indirect Impact On Michigan Auto Industry (2008-09-15)
Economist says the turmoil on Wall Street means the trouble with credit will continue, and that could drag down auto sales even further.

Civil Rights Crime Bill Could Mean Action in Detroit (2008-09-15)
Detroit could be a focus of efforts to track down information about unsolved civil rights-era murders.

Diocese of Lansing to Announce Church Closings Monday (2008-09-14)
The Bishop of Lansing is expected to announce plans to close and merge Catholic churches and schools across central Michigan on Monday.

Lions Fall to 0-2 (2008-09-14)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes in the first four drives of his second start, helping Green Bay build a big lead it needed in a 48-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Bush Declares Texas Disaster Area (2008-09-14)
Ike ravaged southeast Texas and western Louisiana early Saturday, flooding thousands of buildings and knocking out power for millions.

Voting Rights (2008-09-14)
The Justice Department is pledging to send hundreds of election monitors around the country to help ensure access to the polls in November.

McCain, Palin Campaign in Grand Rapids This Week (2008-09-14)
The Republican presidential ticket is returning to Michigan for the second time this month.

McCain Running Against Obama (and Pres. Bush) (2008-09-14)
Barack Obama isn't John McCain's only opponent. Sometimes McCain sounds like he's running almost as hard against President Bush and the Republican Party as he is against Obama, his Democratic rival for the White House.

Obama Bases Campaign on Stump Speech (2008-09-14)
As Barack Obama paces before 15,000 people with a hand-held microphone, it's easy to assume his 30-minute talk is more or less a free-associating string of talking points and applause lines. In fact, it's a carefully organized four-part argument.

A Violent Day in Iraq (2008-09-13)
Bombs and shootings have killed at least 16 people in Iraq today.

Georgia Wants All Russian Troops Withdrawn (2008-09-13)
Russian forces have met a deadline for a partial pullout from Georgia, but the Georgian Security Council chief says the country still demands a full Russian withdrawal to pre-conflict positions.

Group to Run Ad With Obama's Ex-Pastor (2008-09-13)
An ad reminding voters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's controversial former pastor is set to run on cable news channels in Macomb County.

Biden Preps For Bigger Role in Campaign (2008-09-13)
The vice presidential nominee you aren't hearing so much about, Democrat Joe Biden, is planning a more prominent role to help validate Barack Obama among white working-class voters.

Cargo Sweeping Causing Controversy (2008-09-13)
Day after day, ships longer than three football fields depart Great Lakes ports after picking up or delivering loads of iron ore, coal and other cargo. Reaching open water, crews wash the decks with high-powered hoses.

Pakistan Seeking Diplomatic Solution to Raids (2008-09-13)
Pakistan is softening its tone over U.S. military raids into its territory in search of Islamic militants.

Irish Top Wolverines, U of M Sidelines Weis (2008-09-13)
Jimmy Clausen threw two touchdown passes and Notre Dame took advantage of six Michigan turnovers to get some revenge for consecutive blowout losses to the Wolverines with a 35-17 victory Saturday.

Manoogian Mansion Moving Day (2008-09-13)
Men have been seen carrying boxes out of the Detroit mayor's official residence five days before Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation becomes official.

MSU Defeats Florida Atlantic (2008-09-13)
Javon Ringer splashed his way to a career-high 282 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns Saturday to lead Michigan State past Florida Atlantic 17-0 in a nearly constant rain.

Saving Lehman Brothers (2008-09-13)
An official from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Saturday deliberations have resumed with leading Wall Street executives and top U.S. financial officials.

Heavy Rains Bring Floods to Parts of Michigan (2008-09-13)
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a flood warning for counties in the southwest and south-central part of the Lower Peninsula that was scheduled to last until Monday morning.

Ike Weakens (2008-09-13)
Ike has weakened to a tropical storm over eastern Texas, but winds remain near 60 mph and heavy rains and tornadoes are still a threat.

Dale Earnhardt Jr and his search for a Championship (2008-09-13)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has 18 career victories, more than $52 million in winnings and a perpetual hold on NASCAR's most popular driver award. The only thing missing from his resume is a coveted Cup championship.

Ike Roars Ashore (2008-09-13)
Thousands of homes and government buildings are flooded and roads are washed out. Nearly 3 million people are without power, and utilities are warning that it could be weeks before all the service is restored.

Detroit School Board Disciplines Superintendent (2008-09-12)
The Detroit Board of Education last night reprimanded the district's superintendent for acting unprofessionally, and with poor judgment.

Rapping About Particle Physics (2008-09-12)
An MSU graduate has become an internet sensation with her rap on the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland.

Responding to Hate Crimes (2008-09-12)
While hate crimes do take place in rural areas, most reported hate crimes take place in Michigan's urban centers.

North Korean Leader Recovering (2008-09-12)
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Il is reportedly still suffering occasional spasms, but the reports say he's recovered enough from a stroke to brush his own teeth.

Michigan's Foreclosure Path Improving (2008-09-12)
But, the road may get bumpier in the months ahead.

Texas Readies For Hurricane Ike (2008-09-12)
With the giant-size storm on the way, officials in Houston are telling people who decide to stay to hunker down, board up windows and stock up on drinking water and non-perishable food.

No Federal Bailout for Lehman Brothers (2008-09-12)
A person familiar with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's thinking says Paulson is "adamant" that there should be no government money involved in whatever deal comes together for Lehman Brothers.

More Buyouts At Chrysler (2008-09-12)
The offers going out this month are similar to previous packages and designed to clear out workers who are on indefinite layoff due to slumping sales.

US, Venezuela Expel Ambassadors (2008-09-12)
The U.S. has expelled Venezuela's ambassador and accused two senior Venezuelan government officials of aiding drug traffickers in Colombia. The move comes after Venezuela and Bolivia tossed the American ambassadors out of their countries earlier this week.

McCain Holds Slim Lead in New AP Poll (2008-09-12)
There are some signs of hope for Obama. The Illinois senator has an 18-percentage-point lead among voters who look more to a candidate's values and views than experience.

Taliban Attacks Afghan Convoy (2008-09-12)
An official says the gunfight that followed killed 10 insurgents and five Afghan guards. The governor of Farah province says three other guards are missing and are believed to have been captured by the militiants.

Democrats Denounce Voting Suppression Plan As Republicans Deny It Exists (2008-09-12)
Democrats denounced an alleged plan by Michigan Republicans to use foreclosure lists to challenge voters in November. Republicans say, there is no such plan.

Gas Ike (2008-09-12)
Michigan motorists will feel the wrath of Hurricane Ike this weekend.

Congress To Take Up Energy Bills Next Week (2008-09-12)
Republican leader Mitch McConnell cautioned against taking "half measures." McConnell says conservation alone isn't enough, and it's essential to increase domestic oil production.

Cindy McCain In Michigan Saturday (2008-09-12)
John McCain's wife Cindy is the keynote speaker at the Oakland County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday.

Truce Talks with Russia Breakdown (2008-09-12)
A senior Western diplomat says talks with Russia have collapsed on the sensitive issue of sending additional international monitors to two breakaway regions.

Despite Recall Effort, Dillon Wouldn't Change Vote (2008-09-11)
House Speaker Andy Dillon says he would not change vote to raise taxes.

University of Michigan v. Notre Dame Rivalry Continues (2008-09-11)
Tomorrow the Michigan football team takes on Notre Dame for the 36th time, in a rivalry that goes back 121 years. Another tradition that goes back almost as far, is mistrust between the team's leaders.

Obama and Women Voters (2008-09-11)
The Obama campaign tried to restore its standing among Michigan's women voters last night.

Michigan Marks 9/11 Anniversary (2008-09-11)
Small and large ceremonies are taking place around Michigan today to commemorate the 7th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

No Deal Yet for Beatty (2008-09-11)
A former top aide to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick failed to reach a deal today with the Wayne County prosecutor.

Death in the Oil Fields (2008-09-11)
The Associated Press has found that at least 598 workers have died on the job between 2002 and last year. During that time period, the number of annual deaths rose by around 70 percent.

Alternative Energy Backers Angry With State Lawmakers (2008-09-11)
Supporters of solar and wind energy are expressing frustration at the state legislature's lack of action on a state energy plan.

State Energy Plan Stalled in Lansing (2008-09-11)
Michigan's Democratic governor wanted lawmakers to pass a plan Thursday before she goes on a trade trip to Japan, where she plans to meet with renewable energy companies. But the Republican-led Senate adjourned until next week because a deal hasn't been reached.

US Aviation Still At Risk, 7 Years After 9/11 (2008-09-11)
The nation's top domestic security official says aviation still remains vulnerable to terrorist attack, seven years after 9/11.

NY Mayor Criticizes Pace of Rebuilding World Trade Center (2008-09-10)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he wants Gov. David Paterson to dismantle the Lower Manhattan Development Corp., saying too many agencies are complicating the rebuilding process.

State Witholds $6.2 Million from Detroit Schools (2008-09-10)
The state is withholding millions of dollars in adult education money from Detroit Public Schools.

Michigan Not Faring Well in Federal Spending (2008-09-10)
A public policy think-tank says Michigan is falling behind other states in the competition for federal aid.

North Korean Official Denies Kim Jong il is in Poor Health (2008-09-10)
Kim is 66 and has been out of the public eye for weeks. Yesterday he missed a parade marking the founding of the communist state 60 years ago.

Big Bang (2008-09-10)
The world's largest particle collider has successfully completed its first major test.

Dillon Loses Court Fight Over Recall (2008-09-10)
A question to recall state House Speaker Andy Dillon will appear on the November ballot. That's after the Sixth Circuit U-S Court of Appeals Tuesday refused to take the case.

Study: Speculators Overheated Oil Market (2008-09-10)
An independent study of oil markets concludes that speculation by large investors was a primary reason for the surge in oil prices during the first half of the year and for the more recent price declines.

Pentagon Delays $35 Billion Tanker Fight (2008-09-10)
The Defense Department will wait until the next administration to award a disputed $35 billion contract to build a new fleet of aerial refueling tankers.

Canadian PM Renews Pledge to Remove Troops From Afghanistan (2008-09-10)
Saying 10 years of war is enough, Canada's prime minister today renewed his pledge to pull his country's troops out of Afghanistan as scheduled in 2011.

Lehman Brothers Struggles to Survive (2008-09-10)
Lehman Brothers says it will sell a majority stake in its prized investment management business and spin off its commercial real estate operations.

Chesney Tops CMA Nominations (2008-09-10)
He's nominated for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award. He took the top honor last year, in 2006 and in 2004.

Arts Funding Is Up (2008-09-10)
Arts organizations have something to smile about this week. Despite a sluggish economy, state funding for the arts is on the rise.

Flint Lifts Police Gag Order (2008-09-10)
Police Chief David Dicks issued a policy in June barring Flint police officers from talking to the news media, even on issues unrelated to police business.

Profits Increase For Michigan Farmers (2008-09-10)
2007 was a good year for agriculture in Michigan, especially if you're in the dairy business.

Michigan Horse Industry Opposes Equine Cruelty Bill (2008-09-10)
About 100 thousand horses in the U.S. are slaughtered each year. The bill is primarily aimed at preventing the butchering of horse meat for human consumption for shipment overseas.

Pakistan Will Be Defended "At All Costs" Against US (2008-09-10)
In a statement issued Wednesday, Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani says the U.S. raid last week killed innocent civilians and was carried out in violation of agreements between Pakistan and the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan.

Russian Bombers Arrive in Venezuela (2008-09-10)
The Interfax news agency is quoting Russia's Defense Ministry as saying that two Russian strategic bombers have landed in Venezuela as part of military maneuvers.

The Drama of Science (2008-09-10)
Why a new play has theater junkies sitting side by side with physicists and mathematicians.

Report: Illicit Sex and Federal Oil Regulators (2008-09-10)
Federal investigators say government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties engaged in illicit sex with employees of energy companies, and received improper gifts.

'Lipstick on a Pig' (2008-09-10)
Barack Obama is calling the flack over his use of the phrase "lipstick on a pig" at a campaign stop "the latest made-up controversy by the John McCain campaign."

McCain and the Prius (2008-09-10)
The head of the United Auto Workers union says Republican presidential nominee John McCain lost credibility by first saying he bought his daughter a Toyota Prius, then saying she bought it.

Ike Building Steam (2008-09-10)
Hurricane Ike has become a Category 2 storm as it feeds on warm Gulf waters and makes its way to Texas.

Chrysler Exec: Start of New Era (2008-09-10)
Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman Jim Press says U.S. automakers have reached the start of a new era in which they can be competitive with foreign brands.

Global Cooling? (2008-09-09)
The latest edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac says a study of solar activity and corresponding records on ocean temperatures and climate point to a cooler, not warmer, climate, for perhaps the next 50 years.

Obama: More Money For Charter Schools (2008-09-09)
In a speech to educators in Ohio today, Obama also vowed to replace teachers who aren't up to the job. His speech embraces education proposals normally more popular with Republican candidates.

UN Pulling Out Of Parts of Sri Lanka (2008-09-09)
The United Nations says it will begin withdrawing its staff from rebel-held territory this week following a government decision banning foreign aid workers from the area.

Conyers: I Have Nothing to Fear from Feds (2008-09-09)
Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers says she has nothing to fear in an FBI probe of city corruption that's been linked to her.

Study: Two Michigan Housing Markets Most 'Affordable' (2008-09-09)
Jackson and Grayling rank among the nation's most affordable housing markets, according to a new study.

KFC's Secret Recipe On The Move (2008-09-09)
Colonel Harland Sanders' handwritten fried chicken recipe blending those 11 herbs and spices is going to be moved from its home in a locked file cabinet inside a vault to an undisclosed location.

Democrats Criticize Pres. Bush on Iraq Troop Levels (2008-09-09)
President Bush is being criticized by Democrats over his announcement today that U.S. troop levels in Iraq will remain largely the same until the next president takes over.

Is North Korea's Kim Jong il Dying? (2008-09-09)
A U.S. intelligence official says there is reason to believe Kim Jong Il is sick after he failed to show up at a North Korean national celebration on Tuesday.

Pending Home Sales Plummet (2008-09-09)
The National Association of Realtors says pending U.S. home sales fell more than expected in July as the housing market's struggles continued.

Minority Enrollment Drops At GVSU (2008-09-09)
Administrators say the drop came because of a state constitutional amendment that banned the use of race in university admissions.

Bullies and Childhood Obesity (2008-09-09)
A new University of Michigan study finds parents of obese children are more concerned about schoolyard bullies than their children's potential health problems.

Iraqi Lawmakers Face Tough Decisions (2008-09-09)
Iraqi lawmakers, opening their fall session, are facing decisions on key issues that the U.S. believes are necessary to improving security.

Barbra Streisand, Others to Recieve Kennedy Center Honors (2008-09-09)
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the Who will also be honored, along with Morgan Freeman, country legend George Jones and choreographer Twyla Tharp.

Deer Baiting Ban (2008-09-09)
Deer baiting is a common practice among Michigan hunters. But, the state Agriculture Department has made the practice of attracting deer with piles of feed illegal this fall. The reason is because of a single case of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Hurricane Ike Ravages Cuba (2008-09-09)
Hurricane Ike has been tearing across Cuba, and dumping heavy rains on old Havana.

Detroit City Council Debating Special Election (2008-09-09)
The Detroit City Council is debating a resolution to call a special election next spring to decide who serves out the remainder of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's term in office.

NHTSA Urges Owners To Heed Recall Notice (2008-09-09)
Faulty switch on 12 million Ford vehicles can lead to fatal fires. So far, only seven million owners have gotten the problem fixed.

Detroit City Council Delays Special Election Vote (2008-09-09)
The Detroit City Council today (Tue.) delayed a vote on a resolution to schedule a special mayoral primary election next spring.

Lance Armstrong Getting Back on the Bike (2008-09-09)
Lance Armstrong is getting back on his bike, determined to win an eighth Tour de France.

Israeli Cabinet Member Suggests Kidnapping Iranian Leader (2008-09-09)
An Israeli Cabinet minister who helped kidnap Nazi mastermind Adolf Eichmann says the same tactic could be used on Iran's president.<

Don't Tell Anyone... Government Secrecy Growing (2008-09-09)
Oversight groups say government secrecy has risen sharply in the past decade.

AP: Bush to Keep Troop Levels at Current Level (2008-09-08)
The Associated Press has learned that President Bush plans to keep the number of U.S. troops in Iraq near the current level through the end of the year, then bring home up to 8,000 combat and support troops by mid-January.

Obama Makes Fun of McCain In Flint (2008-09-08)
Obama mocked McCain for claiming to be the candidate of change.

Auto Leaders Look To Washington For Help (2008-09-08)
Industry is hoping for up to $50 billion in low interest loans from the federal government to help pay for investments in alternative fuel vehicles.

Study: Few Get Followup Colon Cancer Tests (2008-09-08)
Researchers in Cleveland say many colon cancer patients aren't getting the screenings recommended after surgery to make sure the disease hasn't returned.

Federer Wins US Open (2008-09-08)
Roger Federer has become the first man in tennis history to win five straight titles in two Grand Slam events. Not bad for a guy who seemed to lose his dominance on the court only a month ago.

Cuba Feels Ike's Wrath (2008-09-08)
People along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas are watching the storm's unpredictable path, uncertain of where it is likely to hit.

Digital Billboards to Carry Amber Alerts (2008-09-08)
Amber Alerts have become a staple on local radio and television stations. Now, Michigan's 33 digital billboards will begin posting the missing child warnings along roadways from Detroit to Grand Rapids.

McCain Takes Lead in New National Poll (2008-09-08)
The USA Today-Gallup Poll shows McCain now ahead, 50 percent to 46 percent. That puts the Republican's lead beyond the margin of error.

Olbermann, Other MSNBC Commentators Sidelined by NBC (2008-09-08)
MSNBC says Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews are out as co-anchors of political night coverage.

World Markets Move Higher (2008-09-08)
Stock markets around the world have moved higher after Washington announced a bailout of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Kilpatrick's Move Out Date Set (2008-09-08)
Detroit's mayor has a deadline for moving out of the city's official mayoral residence now that he has pleaded guilty and is resigning.

Russia Will Withdraw Troops From Georgia (2008-09-08)
Russia's president says troops will pull out of Georgian territory outside of South Ossetia and Abkhazia after European monitors deploy next month.

OPEC Oil Production Cut? (2008-09-08)
Iran's oil minister says there's too much oil on the market.

Tom Brady Out For Season (2008-09-08)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is out for the season with a left knee injury that will require surgery.

Russia Says 'Nyet' to 'South Park' TV Show (2008-09-08)
Russian prosecutors say an episode of South Park is extremist and have issued a warning to a Russian TV station that broadcast it.

Nuclear Dump At Yucca Mountain Under Review (2008-09-08)
Federal regulators have agreed to formally review the government's application for a license to build a radioactive waste dump in Nevada.

Jury Selection Starts in OJ Simpson Robbery Trial (2008-09-08)
Simpson and his remaining co-defendant, Clarence Stewart, have each pleaded not guilty to 12 charges stemming from an encounter with two sports collectibles dealers last year at a Las Vegas hotel-casino.

Michigan Bankers Welcome Fed Takeover of Mortgage Giants (2008-09-08)
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been shaken by the collapse of the subprime loan market.

Michigan Supreme Court Dumps Reform Ballot Proposal (2008-09-08)
The Michigan Supreme Court says the state Court of Appeals was right to decide that a measure rewriting large sections of the state constitution was too big for the November ballot.

Obama Campaigns in Farmington Hills (2008-09-08)
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told a crowd in Farmington Hills tonight (MON) that Republican John McCain is trying to reinvent himself as an agent of change.

Cockrel Begins Transition Into Mayor's Office (2008-09-08)
Detroit City Council President Ken Cockrel Junior today began his transition into the mayor's office.

Al Qaida Leader Accuses Iran Of Working With US (2008-09-08)
Al-Qaida No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri has accused Iran of working with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq in his latest video message.

Zimbabwe: 'No Deal Better Than Bad Deal' (2008-09-07)
Zimbabwe's opposition leader says no deal is better than making a bad deal to share power with President Robert Mugabe.

Automakers Press For Federal Loans (2008-09-07)
Auto industry allies hope to secure up to 50 billion dollars in federal t loans this month to modernize plants and help struggling car makers build more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Teen Obesity & Liver Disease (2008-09-07)
Some overweight teens have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat. And a few of them have even needed liver transplants.

McCain Denies Knowledge of Obama/Kilpatrick Ad (2008-09-07)
Republican presidential nominee John McCain says he doesn't know anything about an ad tying Barack Obama to Detroit's disgraced mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick.

Lions Fall to Falcons (2008-09-07)
Matt Ryan threw for a 62-yard touchdown with his first NFL pass, Michael Turner set an Atlanta record with 220 yards rushing and the Falcons began a new era with a 34-21 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Police Seek Olmert Indictment (2008-09-07)
It may have little political consequence, but Israel's police are recommending that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert be indicted in a string of corruption cases.

Georgian President Vows to Retake Provinces (2008-09-07)
Georgia's president is vowing to regain control of two breakaway provinces with the help of "the rest of the world."

Mortgage Giants in Crisis (2008-09-07)
The government takeover of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which was confirmed today, could cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.

Obama Campaigns in Flint, Farmington Hills Monday (2008-09-07)
Barack Obama's campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate will discuss the economy at events Monday in Flint and Farmington Hills.

UN May Cut Food Aid to Darfur (2008-09-07)
A U.N. agency is threatening to suspend food distribution in Sudan's troubled Darfur region due to relentless attacks on its aid convoys.

Don't Like Ike (2008-09-07)
One day after visitors were ordered off the Florida Keys, it's time for the residents to go as well.

Rice: Iraq Relationship 'Very Open' (2008-09-07)
But she's not directly responding to a new report that says the Bush administration spied heavily on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and others in his government.

Olympic Sized TV Audience (2008-09-06)
Nielsen Media Research says 4.7 billion viewers globally saw at least some of the 17 days of TV coverage last month. This audience was one-fifth larger than the 3.9 billion who watched the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Central Michigan Trounced By Georgia Bulldogs (2008-09-06)
Led by Knowshon Moreno, Georgia responded just fine after being bounced from No. 1. Moreno rushed for 168 yards and tied his career high with three touchdowns, while massive defensive end Demarcus Dobbs rumbled for an improbable 78-yard score after picking off a deflected pass to lead the second-ranked Bulldogs past Central Michigan 56-17 on Saturday.

White House Fires Back At Woodward Book (2008-09-06)
Bob Woodward, a Washington Post editor, writes that Bush was slow to react to escalating attacks on American troops in Iraq and that the vaunted troop surge was only part of the reason for improved security.

U of M Downs Miami of Ohio (2008-09-06)
Rich Rodriguez walked off the field as a winner for the first time at Michigan. Not that he was in a particularly victorious mood.

Michigan State Defeats EMU (2008-09-06)
Michigan State's Javon Ringer rushed for 135 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead the Spartans past Eastern Michigan 42-10 this afternoon.

Bhutto Widower New Pakistan President (2008-09-06)
Partial returns from federal and provincial assemblies show Asif Ali Zardari has won an overwhelming majority of lawmakers' votes to succeed Pervez Musharraf as president of Pakistan.

Hanna Makes Landfall in Carolinas (2008-09-06)
Tropical Storm Hanna blew over the beaches of the Carolinas with wind and rain this morning but so far there's been little damage.

Federal Govt To Takeover Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (2008-09-06)
The Associated Press has learned that the federal government plans to take over embattled mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as soon as this weekend.

The Meaning of Change (2008-09-06)
Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.

McCain, Obama TV Ratings Winners (2008-09-06)
Nielsen Media Research says John McCain attracted roughly the same number of viewers to his convention acceptance speech Thursday as Barack Obama did last week.

Asteroid Fly By Successful (2008-09-06)
Scientists plan to release some pictures today of an asteroid photographed during the Rosetta space probe's successful flyby.

US, India Nuclear Deal OKed (2008-09-06)
Delegates at 45-nation talks say they have approved a contentious U.S. plan to sell peaceful nuclear material technology to India.

Hamas To Deliver Letter to Captured Israeli Soldier (2008-09-06)
A Hamas official says the militant group promises to deliver a letter to captured Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit from his father.

Strike Grounds Boeing (2008-09-06)
Boeing machinists are on strike today after federally mediated contract talks failed to produce an agreement.

Hurricane Ike Creeps Closer (2008-09-06)
Tourists and locals in the Turks and Caicos islands have decided they need to be somewhere else before Hurricane Ike arrives.

RNC: Delegates Head Back to Mich; So Does McCain (2008-09-05)
Michigan's delegates to the Republican National Convention heads back to the state today - and so does their nominee for president, John McCain.

Russia Counters VP Cheney (2008-09-05)
Vice President Cheney is visiting three former Soviet republics to show U.S. support for their attempts to distance themselves from Russia. But the same time, Russia is making its own diplomatic moves.

VP Cheney Pledges Support For Ukraine (2008-09-05)
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has pledged U.S. support for Ukraine following last month's war between neighboring Russia and Georgia.

Jesse Jackson Released From Hospital (2008-09-05)
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital, two days after he was admitted for severe stomach pains.

Housing Crisis Deepens (2008-09-05)
An industry group says a record 9.2 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of June, as damage from the housing crisis continues to mount.

Attorney: 'Deck Stacked Against' Kilpatrick (2008-09-05)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorneys say mounting pressure finally convinced the mayor to plead guilty to lying under oath Thursday.

Pres. Bush Expected to Announce Iraq Troop Cut (2008-09-05)
President Bush is expected to follow recommendations from military leaders and announce Tuesday that the number of U.S. troops in Iraq will be cut by up to 8,000 by mid-January.

FOP endorses McCain in Detroit (2008-09-05)
National FOP endorses McCain.

Abbas: Mideast Peace Deal by Year's End (2008-09-05)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he'll try to reach a final status peace agreement with Israel by the end of the year, but he adds that the goal might not be met.

Asteroid Fly By (2008-09-05)
Scientists at the European Space Agency's Operations Center say the deep space Rosetta satellite has stopped sending its signal.

Special Election for Detroit Mayor Could Be Feb. 24 (2008-09-05)
City Council to vote on special election needed for new Detroit mayor.

Here Comes Hanna (2008-09-05)
Tropical Storm Hanna continues to approach the eastern U.S., with its top sustained winds now near 70 miles an hour.

Canadian PM Calls For Early Elections (2008-09-05)
A spokesman says Canada's prime minister will dissolve Parliament on Sunday and call an early election to be held next month.

Jobless Rate Jumps (2008-09-05)
The Labor Department says the August unemployment rate soared to a five-year high of 6.1 percent. Employers cut some 84,000 jobs, marking the eighth straight month of contraction in payrolls.

Anti-War Protesters March on GOP Convention (2008-09-04)
As John McCain makes his acceptance speech tonight, protesters are planning to march outside the Republican National Convention to call for an end to the Iraq war.

Next Detroit Mayor Calls For Unity (2008-09-04)
Ken Cockrel Jr. will take over as mayor of Detroit when Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation takes effect in two weeks.

RNC: Detroit Three Lobby for Loan Guarantees (2008-09-04)
Lobbyists for the domestic auto industry sees this year's political conventions are fertile ground.

RNC: Palin a Hit With Michigan Delegation (2008-09-04)
Michigan Republicans say they were thrilled to watch last night's speech by Alaska Governor - and vice presidential candidate - Sarah Palin.

Detroit City Council Relieved by Mayor's Guilty Pleas, Resignation (2008-09-04)
Council members say they believe the city will now be able to address several city issues that have been on hold, while the mayor's legal problems expanded in recent months.

Granholm Suspends Mayor's Removal Hearing (2008-09-04)
Governor Granholm puts removal hearing on hold pending Mayor's resignation.

Zimbabwe's Fragile Peace (2008-09-04)
Zimbabwe's state-controlled Herald newspaper says President Robert Mugabe has set a Thursday deadline for the opposition to sign on to a power-sharing deal. Otherwise he will form his own government.

East Coast Readies For Hurricane (2008-09-04)
Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency as officials and residents along much of the Southeast coast prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna.

News Special: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleads guilty (2008-09-04)
Michigan Radio host Charity Nebbe and Jack Lessenberry host a special program about the new developments in the Kwame Kilpatrick case, including the latest news surrounding the mayor's resignation.

Military Suicides Rising (2008-09-04)
So far this year, there are 62 confirmed suicides among active duty soldiers and Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty. Another 31 deaths appear to be suicides but are still being investigated.

Bleak Day on Wall Street (2008-09-04)
Wall Street has ended a dismal day with a huge decline. The Dow Jones industrials are down nearly 350 points after retailers and the Labor Department added to investors' mounting economic worries and prompted a wave of selling.

Kilpatrick Pleads Guilty (2008-09-04)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleads guilty to two felony counts.

Abu Ghraib To Reopen, With Museum (2008-09-04)
Plans call for the facility to be ready for new inmates in about a year. Another part of the site will contain a museum that will document the crimes of Saddam Hussein, but not the abuses committed at the prison by U.S. guards.

RNC: Macomb County Ground Zero in Battle for White House (2008-09-04)
Many political analysts expect the home of "Reagan Democrats" to be a bellwether for the nation this election year.

VP Cheney Pushes for NATO Membership for Georgia (2008-09-04)
Cheney is on a tour of former Soviet republics. The show of support for pro-Western leaders comes as Russian officials angrily accuse the U.S. of emboldening Georgia to attempt to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia.

Michigan Congressman's Wife Dies (2008-09-04)
Victoria Levin, the wife of Michigan Congressman Sander Levin, has died at age 74.

John McCain's Big Night (2008-09-04)
Convention workers hurriedly rebuilt the stage where John McCain will formally accept the Republican Party's presidential nomination Thursday night, embarking on his final drive for the White House after a vigorous sendoff boost from running mate Sarah Palin.

Detroit's Police Chief Abruptly Retires (2008-09-04)
Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings abruptly announced her retirement today. Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick appointed Bully-Cummings in November 2003.

Kilpatrick Addresses Detroit on TV (2008-09-04)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on live TV hours after pleading guilty.

John Bacon Remembers Gene Upshaw (2008-09-04)
Last night, before the first N-F-L game of the season, the New York Giants and Washington Redskins paid tribute to Gene Upshaw. Similar tributes will take place before many football games this weekend. Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon tells us why Upshaw was so important, and so beloved in the N-F-L.

Jesse Jackson Hospitalized (2008-09-04)
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is being treated at a Chicago hospital after experiencing severe stomach pains.

Greek Youths Rob Market, Give Food to Poor (2008-09-04)
Greek police say a group of about 70 youths protesting high consumer prices seized food and household products from a supermarket before handing them out to people on the street.

Detroit Police Chief Retires (2008-09-04)
Detroit Police Chief retires on same day Mayor Kilpatrick pleads guilty.

Granholm Begins Kilpatrick Removal Hearing (2008-09-03)
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has begun her removal hearing of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Kilpatrick Lawyers Ask Supreme Court to Stop Hearing (2008-09-03)
Breaking News

Governor's Removal Hearing Will Continue (2008-09-03)
Governor Granholm schedules second day of removal hearing for Mayor Kilpatrick.

Auto Sales Drop In August, But Executives See Reason For Hope (2008-09-03)
Compared to a year ago, the numbers were dismal. Compared to earlier this summer, they weren't so bad.

SUPCO hears arguments on Reform Michigan Government Now! (2008-09-03)
Supreme Court must decide quickly if broad measure will appear on November ballot.

Kilpatrick May Plead Thursday Morning (2008-09-03)
Detroit Mayor may accept plea agreement Thursday morning.

Detroit Mayor May Plead Guilty (2008-09-03)
Breaking News

RNC: Romney Urges Mich. Delegates to Back McCain (2008-09-03)
Michigan Republicans gave former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney a rousing welcome this morning.

RNC: Michigan and the Female Vote in '08 (2008-09-02)
Many Republican women from Michigan think Palin could help make sure the state winds up among the "red" states November Fourth.

Kilpatrick Can Remove Tether (2008-09-02)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick can remove his tether, but still must stay in Metro Detroit.

RNC: Mich. Delegation Rallies Behind Palin (2008-09-02)
News that McCain running mate Sarah Palin has a pregnant teenaged daughter does not appear to diminish support among Mich. delegation

Governor Wants Michigan Supreme Court to Rule on Removal Hearing (2008-09-02)
Governor Granholm wants to skip appeals and go straight to Supreme Court for decision.

Judge Says Governor Can Hold Kilpatrick Removal Hearing (2008-09-02)
A judge has ruled that Governor Granholm may proceed with her removal hearing regarding Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

August Auto Sales Due Out Tomorrow (2008-09-02)
Analysts expect the numbers to be bad, but not as bad as they were earlier in the summer.

Kilpatrick Removal Hearing To Begin (2008-09-02)
Barring last-minute developments, a hearing on whether Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should be removed from office for misconduct begins Wednesday.

Gasoline Prices Drop in Michigan (2008-09-02)
AAA says gas prices down 8-cents a gallon.

RNC: Activists In Minneapolis Rally for "Saint Paul" (2008-09-02)
One-time Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul drew thousands of people to a rally in Minneapolis yesterday.

RNC: First Lady Rouses Michigan Delegation (2008-09-02)
First Lady Laura Bush told Michigan Republicans today that the Great Lakes state could decide who succeeds her husband in the White House this November.

RNC: Anti-Tax Crusader Riles Michigan Faithful (2008-09-01)
Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist riled up Michigan's Republican faithful this morning in suburban Saint Paul.

Obama and Biden Visit Battle Creek (2008-09-01)
As part of their "On the Road to Change" tour, the Democrats blanket Michigan.

RNC: Mich. Delegation Far From Convention Site (2008-09-01)
Michigan is something of a bit player at the Republican National Convention.

African American Delegates to GOP Convention Support McCain (2008-09-01)
There are a few African-American members of Michigan's delegation to the RNC. They support McCain.

RNC: AG Ready for Trial If Mayor Won't Deal (2008-09-01)
Michigan AG Mike Cox says Kwame Kilpatrick a huge distraction for region, state.

RNC: Michigan Delegates Arrive to Prime Seats (2008-09-01)
Michigan's delegates to the Republican National Convention arrived for the first session today and found themselves with prime seats.

RNC: Black Republicans Not Swayed By Obama Candidacy (2008-09-01)
Michigan's delegation to the Republican National Convention - like every state's - is overwhelmingly white. But there are a handful of black delegates.

Obama Delivers Subdued Speech, And Sings A Little Aretha Franklin (2008-09-01)
Obama said his visit to Detroit came at a time for unity in the face of Hurricane Gustav, not a time for partisan politics. But the senator did manage to offer a light moment.

Report: Kilpatrick Attorneys Offered Deal (2008-08-31)
A newspaper says lawyers for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick have proposed a deal in which he would plead guilty to two felonies and make at least $100,000 in restitution.

Monsoons Swamp India (2008-08-31)
The Indian government is desperately trying to reach hundreds of thousands of people still trapped after a monsoon-swollen river burst its banks and spilled over the country's vast northern plains.

Obama Lays Out Economic Plan In Toledo (2008-08-31)
Democratic presidential candidate is headed to Detroit today.

Pres. Bush to Skip GOP Convention (2008-08-31)
President Bush will skip the Republican National Convention on Monday and travel instead to Texas to meet with emergency workers and people who evacuated the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Gustav bore down.

The Cost of Electricity (2008-08-31)
Negotiators in Lansing are ironing out differences over wide-ranging legislation on changing Michigan's electricity rate structure.

Russia to Sign Deals with Georgia Separatists (2008-08-31)
President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia will follow the recognition of Georgia's breakaway provinces with agreements on economic and military aid.

New Mission For Old Space Shuttles (2008-08-30)
The space shuttle program is scheduled to end in 2010, but The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that it could get a five-year extension.

New Attack Ad - Grills Hot Dogs (2008-08-30)
The ad shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria. One little boy says: "I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer."

Egypt Opens Gaza Border Crossing (2008-08-30)
Palestinian officials say Egypt has opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip, allowing hundreds of people to enter and leave the coastal territory.

Utah Spoils Rodriguez's Debut (2008-08-30)
Rich Rodriguez's debut as Wolverines coach was spoiled when Utah's Brian Johnson threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and Louie Sakoda kicked four field goals, providing enough scoring to hold on for a 25-23 win Saturday.

MSU Falls Against Cal (2008-08-30)
California's Kevin Riley passed for 202 yards and two second-half touchdowns in the Golden Bears' 38-31 victory over Michigan State Saturday night.

Bush Says Economy Improving (2008-08-30)
President Bush says Americans may have cause this Labor Day weekend to start worrying less about the nation's -- and their families' -- economic health.

Explosion Rocks Sri Lankan Capitol (2008-08-30)
A military official says details on casualties were not immediately available after Saturday's blast.

The Value of a HighSchool Diploma (2008-08-30)
A new report says unemployment rates among Michigan workers without a high school diploma are at least four times higher than those of workers with a college degree.

Record TV Audience Watches Obama's Acceptence Speech (2008-08-30)
Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history.

Earthquake Rattles China (2008-08-30)
China's state media says three people are dead after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Sichuan province today.

Bomb Kills 12 Indian Police Officers (2008-08-30)
Police say a land mine blast has killed at least 12 police officers in an eastern Indian Maoist rebel stronghold.

Judge Approves Ford Health Trust (2008-08-30)
Ford Motor Co. says a federal judge has approved a trust fund set up by the automaker and the United Auto Workers that will pay retiree health care bills for union members.

Little State Fair Guy (2008-08-30)
One Detroit native has seen a lot change at the Michigan State Fair since 1942.

McCain Picks Alaska Governor as Running Mate (2008-08-30)
Republican John McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate Friday, a stunning selection of a little-known conservative newcomer who relishes fighting the establishment.

New Orleans Braces For Gustav (2008-08-30)
Gustav has swelled into a major Category 3 hurricane south of Cuba with top winds near 120 miles-per-hour. It could strike the U.S. coast anywhere from the Florida Panhandle to Texas by Tuesday.

McCain To Name Alaska Gov. Palin as Running Mate (2008-08-29)
John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday.

Judge to Rule on Removal Hearing Tuesday (2008-08-29)
A judge in Detroit is expected to decide next Tuesday whether to block Governor Granholm from holding a hearing on removing Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Analyst: Palin Will Help McCain in Michigan (2008-08-29)
One political analyst in Michigan says John McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate should help him in Michigan.

Michigan Not Yet Ready For Harnessing Lakes' Wind (2008-08-29)
Report says the state needs new policies to be ready for new projects that could use the lakes as a renewable source for wind energy.

The Man Behind Frazz (2008-08-29)
Frazz is an elementary school janitor and renaissance man. Jef Mallett is the cartoonist who draws him.

Kilpatrick Sues Governor to Block Ouster Hearing (2008-08-28)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is suing Governor Granholm in an attempt to block a removal hearing scheduled for next week.

Supporters to Celebrate King, Obama in Detroit (2008-08-28)
Supporters of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will celebrate his acceptance speech tonight with a march and rally in Detroit.

High Wind in Jamaica (2008-08-28)
Gustav is bearing down on Jamaica after leaving 67 people dead in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Iran, Nigeria Sign Nuclear Pact (2008-08-28)
An Iranian commerce official says Iran has signed an agreement to share peaceful nuclear technology with Nigeria to help Africa's biggest oil producer boost electricity.

Bassinet Warning (2008-08-28)
Six major retailers are pulling Simplicity bassinets from their shelves because they've been linked to the deaths of two babies.

GM May Return A Profit By 2010 (2008-08-28)
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz says if all goes according to plan, GM executives hope the automaker will start making money again in 2010.

McCain Picks Running Mate, Won't Say Who (2008-08-28)
Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and top prospects waited to hear from the nominee-in-waiting.

Obama, McCain Both Coming to Michigan (2008-08-28)
Obama will swing thru Michigan this weekend, while McCain will make his stop after next week's Republican national Convention

DNC: The Arab American Vote (2008-08-28)
The Arab-American vote may play a pivotal role in Michigan, Ohio and Virginia.

State Supreme Court to Hear Reform Ballot Appeal (2008-08-28)
Backers of a sweeping proposal to reshape Michigan government will get their day in the state Supreme Court.

Central Asian Nations Rebuff Russia (2008-08-28)
China and several Central Asian nations today issued a statement denouncing the use of force and calling for the respect of every country's territorial integrity.

Obama Accepts Democratic Nomination (2008-08-28)
Before an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.

Michigan Democrats Prep for Fall Campaign (2008-08-28)
Michigan's Democratic Convention delegates are coming home from Denver today. Their mission now is to win the state for Barack Obama in November.

Dean to Michigan Dems: Vote Early, Very Early (2008-08-28)
National Democratic Party chairman Howard Dean wants Michigan Democrats to vote 2 to 3 weeks before the November election.

Key Kilpatrick Witnesses Refuse to Testify (2008-08-28)
An attorney who will represent Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick at a removal hearing next week says three of the witnesses she planned to call will not testify. And the attorney says that will hurt her ability to properly defend the mayor.

Obama Accepts Democratic Nomination Tonight (2008-08-28)
Barack Obama aims to weave the personal with the political Thursday night as he tells 75,000 supporters in a football stadium and millions more at home how as president he would make a difference in their lives.

Obama & Biden Coming to Michigan (2008-08-27)
Michigan will be one of Barack Obama's first stops after he accepts the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday.

Recall Supporters Win a Round in Court (2008-08-27)
A federal judge in Grand Rapids today revived an effort to kick state House Speaker Andy Dillon out of office.

Hillary's Michigan Backers Shifting to Obama (2008-08-27)
Hillary Clinton wowed her Michigan faithful at the Democratic National Convention last night.

Political Conventions and Corporations (2008-08-27)
The politicians and reporters are not the only people in Denver this week. Corporations and other special interests are attending the Democratic National Convention, and making it quite a party.

DTE Announces "Smart Meter" Swap-Out (2008-08-27)
DTE Energy officials say they plan to replace customers' electric meters with new ones that can be read remotely.

Poverty Holds Steady, Uninsured Drops (2008-08-26)
The nation's poverty rate held steady at 12.5 percent, not statistically different from the 12.3 percent in 2006. That meant there were 37.3 million people living in poverty in 2007.

Granholm to Hold Hearing Regarding Kilpatrick (2008-08-26)
Governor Granholm will hold a hearing that could result in the removal of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Russia Recognizes Breakaway Georgian Regions (2008-08-26)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made the announcement a day after Russia's parliament voted unanimously to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Afghanistan's Poppy Crop Down (2008-08-26)
The U.N.'s anti-drug office says opium poppy production in Afghanistan was down 19 percent this year compared to 2007 due to successful campaigns in the north and east though fields in the south remain awash in the heroin-producing crop.

$100 Million Doll (2008-08-26)
A federal jury in California has awarded toymaker Mattel 100 million dollars in damages in a copyright lawsuit that pitted Barbie dolls against Bratz dolls.

Michigan Senators Tearup as Kennedy Speaks (2008-08-26)
Michigan Delegates to the Democratic National Convention felt both passion and pathos last night. The opening night of the convention brought both cheers and tears.

Home Prices Hit Record Low (2008-08-26)
A government agency says U.S. home prices fell 4.8 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago, a new record low.

Decision Time For Clinton's Michigan Backers (2008-08-26)
New York Senator Hillary Clinton speaks to the Democratic National Convention tonight. Michigan delegates will be listening with mixed feelings.

DNC: The Facts, The Half Facts (2008-08-26)
The shotgun-style charges Democratic National Convention speakers fired at Republican John McCain Tuesday night weren't necessarily half-truths. But in some instances, they weren't the whole story either.

UN Accuses U.S. in Afghan Civilian Deaths (2008-08-26)
The United Nations says there's "convincing evidence" an American-led operation in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 90 civilians.

Russia Issues New Warning on Missile Shield (2008-08-26)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns that his country may offer a military response to a U.S. missile shield in Europe.

Aviation Breakdown (2008-08-26)
The aviation computer problem causing flight delays around the country is similar to the outage reported by federal aviation officials less than a week ago.

Cindy McCain Visits Georgian Refugees (2008-08-26)
She's visiting centers where refugees from the recent fighting with Russia are sheltering.

West Michigan Autoworker Speaks to Democrats (2008-08-26)
Robin Golden of Grand Rapids spoke about how the struggles in the auto industry are affecting him and his fellow U-A-W members. "In two weeks, I'll be unemployed," Golden told the Democratic National Convention.

DNC - Kilpatrick Scandal No Distraction (2008-08-26)
The Michigan Democratic Party is trying not to let the problems of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick throw it off message.

Convention Coverage - Networks Struggle Over 'How Much Is Too Much' (2008-08-26)
The tension between convention planners and television news organizations that don't want to be seen as doing the politicians' bidding was obvious at the start of the Democratic meeting that will nominate Sen. Barack Obama for president.

Detroit Mayor Will Face Removal Hearings (2008-08-26)
Governor Granholm announced today (Tue.) that she will hold a hearing to decide whether to remove Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for misconduct.

Poll: Conservatives Grow Wary of Mixing Church and State (2008-08-25)
Fifty percent of conservatives in the Pew Forum survey say churches and other places of worship should stay out of social and political matters, up from 30 percent four years ago.

Restored (2008-08-25)
Delegates from Michigan and Florida will have full voting rights at the national convention this week, despite violating party rules by holding early primaries.

West Texas Oil Boom (2008-08-25)
High gas prices are forcing many Americans to tighten their belts, dump their SUVs and eat more dinners at home. But in oil-rich West Texas, many folks are living large.

Is It Time To Lower The Legal Drinking Age? (2008-08-25)
Presidents of about 100 of the nation's best-known colleges and universities are calling on lawmakers to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

Protests, What Are They Good For? (2008-08-25)
This week the streets of Denver are filled with demonstrators are every age and description. But it raises a question, what good are protests anyway.

McCain Hopes To Crack Democrats Hold on Great Lakes Region (2008-08-25)
Democratic dominance in presidential elections has been the norm for decades throughout much of the country's union-strong industrial Great Lakes region. Republican John McCain hopes to upset that history.

Council Attorney Urges Gov to Act Against Mayor (2008-08-25)
The attorney representing the Detroit City Council today (Mon.) repeated his call for Governor Granholm to use her authority - and decide whether to boot Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office.

DNC: Who Represents Detroit In Denver? (2008-08-25)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's absence at the Democratic Convention is being noticed. So is who is here talking about the city's interests.

Sheehan: Obama Needs To Be Tougher on War (2008-08-25)
Anti-war activists in Denver say Barack Obama needs to do more to earn their support, if he's going to win battleground states like in Michigan.

State: Graduation Rate 75 Percent (2008-08-25)
State education officials say three out of four students in the class of 2007 graduated on time.

Recall Supporters Scramble to Meet Deadline (2008-08-25)
Organizers of a recall effort against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick are scrambling to get the signatures they need to put the question on the ballot

Property Tax Levy to Go to Pontiac Voters (2008-08-25)
Pontiac voters will decide this November whether to raise their taxes to pay for more police protection, and to reopen the city's recreation centers.

Lansing Mayor, City Council at Odds Over Golf Courses (2008-08-25)
The Lansing city council may decide today whether to take Mayor Virg Bernero to court over the capitol city's public golf courses.

Olympic Farewell (2008-08-24)
A spectacular closing ceremony opened with torrents of fireworks and included a pulsating show-within-a-show by London, host of the 2012 Summer Games.

Wild Michigan (2008-08-24)
One of the steepest gorges in Michigan now is owned by the National Forest Service and will be accessible to the public.

Forging A New Path on the Appalachian Trail (2008-08-24)
The Appalachian Trail is getting something new along its 2,175-mile route from Georgia to Maine - a highway underpass.

Learning Chinese (2008-08-24)
An interest in China among Michigan school children will not end with the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Out and Undercover (2008-08-24)
Britain's domestic spy agency is looking for a few good lesbians and gays to join the service.

Olympics as Public Relations (2008-08-23)
If proof were needed that the Olympic Games are meant to give China an image makeover, look no further than the 10-yuan note: Chairman Mao is out, the Bird's Nest is in.

Obama's VP Pick: Delaware Sen. Joe Biden (2008-08-23)
Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.

Automakers Asking Congress for $50 Billion Loan (2008-08-23)
They plan to urge Congress to support funding up to 50 billion dollars in low-interest loans over three years. The money would help them modernize their assembly plants and develop next-generation fuel-efficient vehicles.

Were Chinese Gymnasts Underage? (2008-08-22)
China was asked to provide additional documents proving that five of the six members of its gold medal women's gymnastics team were old enough to compete in the Beijing Olympics, in hopes it will end persistent questions about the girls' ages.

Few Volunteer for 'Self-Deportation' Program (2008-08-22)
U.S. authorities are vowing to track down illegal immigrants at home and at work after only eight people volunteered for a self-deportation program.

Poll: Obama Leading McCain in Michigan (2008-08-22)
The poll conducted by the Detroit Free Press and WDIV-TV shows Obama with 46 percent, McCain with 39 percent, 12 percent undecided and 3 percent backing other candidates.

Granholm to Talk Energy in Denver (2008-08-22)
Governor Jennifer Granholm will moderate a town hall meeting on renewable energy Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Michigan State Fair Opens (2008-08-22)
The 160th Michigan State Fair opens its gates this morning in Detroit.

Kilpatrick Offered Plea Deal in Assault Case (2008-08-22)
A prosecutor has offered a plea deal to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in his assault case, saying during a court hearing that one of two charges would be dropped if the mayor resigns next month.

Michigan State Fair Opens (2008-08-22)
The 160th Michigan State Fair opens its gates this morning in Detroit.

Obama Poised to Name Running Mate (2008-08-22)
Presidential candidate Barack Obama is hours away from naming his running mate, as little-known Texas congressman Chet Edwards is emerging as a finalist.

State Offers Kilpatrick Plea Deal In Assault Case (2008-08-22)
The state Attorney General is offering to drop one of two assault charges against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilaptrick - in exchange for his resignation.

Bush Discusses Troop Withdrawal With Iraqi Leader (2008-08-22)
President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki consulted by phone Friday as work on a plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq by 2011 continued.

'Redeem Team' To Play For Gold Medal (2008-08-22)
The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team has advanced to its first major gold-medal game in eight years after a 101-81 victory against Argentina.

Bernanke: Financial Crisis Giving Economy a Pounding (2008-08-22)
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the financial crisis that has pounded the country - coupled with higher inflation - is taking a toll on the economy

Few Volunteer for 'Self-Deportation' Program (2008-08-22)
U.S. authorities are vowing to track down illegal immigrants at home and at work after only eight people volunteered for a self-deportation program.

Appeals Court Strikes Down "Credit Scoring" (2008-08-22)
Insurance companies can be prevented from using a customer's credit score in setting their rate.

China Planned to Capture the Golds (2008-08-22)
The Chinese are running away with the gold medals at the Olympics. It was part of their plan.

ACLU to Sue Flint Over Police Officer Firing (2008-08-22)
The American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue the city of Flint over a policy that prevents police officers from talking to the media.

Al Qaida #2 Praises Dead Commanders in New Video (2008-08-22)
The terror leader, Ayman al-Zawahri, praises the men in footage posted on a militant Web site.

Russians Withdraw from Gori (2008-08-22)
Georgia's security council chief says Russian troops are leaving the strategic city of Gori.

Unemployment Rises Statewide (2008-08-21)
Unemployment rises because of seasonal downturn, and production cuts from carmakers.

The Sweet Life Getting More Expensive (2008-08-21)
The maker of Snickers bars and M&Ms candies says it is raising prices on various items to offset the higher costs of raw materials, packaging and energy.

Court Tosses Government Ballot Question (2008-08-21)
The Michigan Court of Appeals says the Reform Michigan Government Now proposal cannot go on the November ballot. In a decision released late yesterday, the court says the ballot measure is "of a reach and expanse never before seen" in Michigan constitutional initiatives.

Chinese Police Suppress Protests (2008-08-21)
The government has said it would allow protests in three areas during the games, but no application to hold a demonstration has been accepted.

Replacing Olmert in Israel (2008-08-21)
The Israeli politician with what might be the best chance to replace embattled Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is calling for a unity government to pursue the creation of a Palestinian state living peacefully beside Israel.

NFL Hall of Famer, Union Leader Gene Upshaw Has Died (2008-08-21)
His outstanding 15-season playing career was entirely with the Oakland Raiders and included two Super Bowl wins and seven Pro Bowl appearances. Upshaw's biography was posted on the front page of the Hall of Fame Web site Thursday along with his enshrinement speech from 1987.

Wayne County Prosecutor's Home in Foreclosure (2008-08-21)
County records cited by The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press say that as of July, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy owed more than $7,500 in back taxes and penalties on the house she bought in 2004 for $337,000.

Govt OKs Irradiating Lettuce to Kill E.Coli (2008-08-21)
The government will allow food producers to start zapping fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs, a key safety move amid increasing outbreaks from raw produce.

Women Golden in Soccer, Silver in Softball (2008-08-21)
The defending champion